The circumstances surrounding the death of a 28-year-old Ohio nurse, Carrissa Stevenson, remain under investigation. She was reportedly dropped off at the Jewish Hospital by her fiancé, who informed the police that she had been intoxicated the previous night and had fallen down the stairs multiple times. She was declared dead on arrival, prompting a closer look into the events leading to her death (WLWT).
Meanwhile, in Canada, Dr. Brian Nadler, who faced accusations of killing four patients, has been acquitted of all eight charges against him. This case has received widespread attention and scrutiny, and his acquittal marks a significant moment in his legal battle (CBC News).
An Iowa nurse, fired by a local hospital, has taken legal action, filing a lawsuit alleging discrimination and retaliation. The nurse claims that her termination followed attempts to address staff concerns about a doctor’s alleged misconduct and poor behavior (Iowa Capital Dispatch).
In Kentucky, Dr. James Blake has surrendered his medical license after facing allegations of inappropriate conduct involving female patients. The decision to give up his license comes amid an investigation into his professional conduct and patient interactions (Lexington Herald-Leader).
Alzheimer’s researcher Dr. Hoau-Yan Wang has been charged with allegedly defrauding the National Institutes of Health (NIH) of $16 million. The U.S. Department of Justice states that Wang is accused of fabricating and falsifying scientific data in grant applications, which significantly impacted the funding process and scientific research integrity.
Across the pond, British nurse Lucy Letby has been found guilty of attempting to kill a premature baby girl. Letby had previously been convicted of murdering seven babies and trying to kill another six. However, the latest case required a retrial, which ultimately led to her conviction (BBC).
In Georgia, chiropractor Tefylon Cameron has pleaded guilty to her role in a Medicare fraud scheme involving durable medical equipment and cancer genetic testing. The scheme reportedly pulled nearly $15 million from Medicare, according to federal prosecutors, highlighting the scale of the fraudulent activity.
The Heritage Valley Health System has agreed to pay $950,000 to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights to settle allegations of HIPAA security rule violations. The investigation followed a ransomware attack, drawing attention to data security practices and the importance of compliance (HHS).
Meanwhile, the former CEO and CFO of Outcome Health have been sentenced to prison for their involvement in a scheme tied to overpriced and false advertising. The sentencing follows an investigation into their business practices, which misled clients and investors (Chicago Tribune).
Lastly, an Indiana nurse has been charged with fraudulently obtaining over 40 prescriptions for pain medications. It is alleged that she ordered these prescriptions under the names of two nursing home residents, raising concerns about prescription misuse and regulatory oversight (FOX 59).
